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Columbia, S.C. ( March , 2025) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation will hold a Pothole Blitz event as paving season begins. The Pothole Blitz will take place over the next several weeks.

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today announced that South Carolina has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support the state's response to the Covington Drive Fire. The grant will help ensure vital resources are available to suppress the fire burning near Myrtle Beach. 

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The story of Frazier B. Baker, Lake City’s first Black postmaster, and his infant daughter, Julia, is a tragedy. Their cruel deaths in 1898 serve as a reminder of the racial injustices that once gripped our small town. Baker was appointed in 1897 during the administration of President William McKinley. A schoolteacher and father of six, the 40-year-old was chosen to serve as postmaster as part of a broader federal effort to include Black Americans in government positions.

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GREENVILLE, S.C. – To celebrate Black History Month, Duke Energy’s South Carolina employees have awarded $50,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations whose focus is uplifting, educating and assisting local communities.

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina announced today the departure of Adair Ford Boroughs as U.S. Attorney following termination by the new administration.

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LAKE CITY, S.C. (February 4, 2025) – In front of city council members, residents, and community leaders, Mayor Yamekia Robinson delivered her second annual State of the City Address at the LC 278 Community Center, celebrating Lake City’s progress and outlining an ambitious vision for the year ahead.

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon found near Albany and Chester roads in Coward, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. Four dogs were exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – February is American Heart Month, and the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding residents that it is important to maintain good habits that build a strong, healthy heart. 

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New center will help elevate access to cancer care and cutting-edge clinical trials delivered in partnership with the Pee Dee Community